Speed is believed to be a factor in the accident
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Wilmington Post is investigating a one fatality vehicle crash which occurred on SR 350 in Clinton County.
A white Ford Mustang driven by Scott K. Lowe, 40 of Hillsboro, was eastbound on St. Rt. 350, when he ran off the right side of the roadway, slid approximately 200 feet striking a series of trees. Lowe was not wearing a safety belt and was ejected from the vehicle.
No alcoholic beverages or illegal narcotics are suspected at this time in the investigation.